Julie Leonard
Pregnancy and postpartum personal trainer in Columbus, Ohio
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Strong Body Strong Mama |
Julie Leonard is a personal trainer who coaches women through pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause. She runs Strong Body Strong Mama in Columbus, Ohio, and trains clients online and in person. Her work centers on the core and pelvic floor. She offers self-paced programs for birth preparation and early postpartum recovery, plus one-on-one coaching. Her programs include options that work after a C-section.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps women prepare for birth, recover after it, and stay strong through perimenopause. She puts special focus on core and pelvic floor health.
- Preparing the body for birth with safe pregnancy workouts
- Lowering the risk of diastasis recti
- Reducing the risk of pelvic floor problems
- Stopping leaks during exercise
- Rebuilding core strength after birth
- Returning to exercise after a C-section
- Returning to running after having a baby
- Staying strong through perimenopause
Who Julie works with
Julie works with women who are pregnant, recovering after birth, or going through perimenopause. Her postpartum program suits women who are 3 or more weeks after birth. Her clients include women who feel achy, confused or disconnected from their bodies during these changes.
How Julie works
Julie combines birth preparation, pelvic floor exercises and strength training. Her prenatal program includes education, safe workouts for the whole pregnancy, core and pelvic floor work, and mental preparation. Her postpartum program runs 6 weeks and adds mobility work and progressive core rehab. Programs are self-paced, and she also offers one-on-one coaching.
Background and qualifications
Julie is a mom of three. Her own struggles with the pelvic floor after having children led her into this work. She holds multiple degrees and certifications and has done many hours of continuing education. Her expertise covers prenatal, postnatal and perimenopausal fitness, along with core and pelvic health.
Julie Leonard pricing
Programs and services
- Pregnancy Power, a self-paced prenatal program
- Fourth Trimester Restore 2.0, a 6-week self-paced postpartum program
- Ready to Run Postpartum
- Strong Mama 30
- One-on-one coaching and programming
- Online personal training
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The CoachVouch take
Julie builds her training around the core and pelvic floor for pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause.
Best for women who want a stronger core and pelvic floor before and after birth.
Common questions
How much does Julie Leonard charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $100 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Julie Leonard help with?
Julie Leonard helps with preparing the body for birth with safe pregnancy workouts, lowering the risk of diastasis recti, reducing the risk of pelvic floor problems and stopping leaks during exercise.
Does Julie Leonard coach online?
Julie is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Does Julie Leonard work with women who had a C-section?
Yes. Her 6-week Fourth Trimester Restore program is C-section friendly. It suits women who are 3 or more weeks postpartum.
Can Julie Leonard train me if I am not in Columbus?
Yes. She offers online personal training and one-on-one online coaching as well as in-person training in Columbus.
How do I contact Julie Leonard?
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